The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

clean work. There weren’t any traces of evidence left

on the couch and perused the

After all, he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum. However, if this were proven true, it indicated he had

of perpetrators and not an individual had antagonized

been sniffed out were Hector, Lane, and

as his

Craig’s involvement in the incident, he always felt there was still a culprit who was really powerful that the Harris family did

in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides Craig and Asher. We’ll get a lead sooner or later

my men to

secret. Ensure she’s safe outside and that not a single strand of her hair is disturbed. Otherwise, be ready to receive

Cedrick. Rest assured that Gwendolyn’s safety

may

left promptly to see to his

the information about Eloise’s disappearance alone

that Gwendolyn was being

hoped fervently that Gwendolyn’s opening ceremony

rushed to the venue of the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally

mainstream

told the story of how a meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business

used to be a cold-hearted individual that always took her for granted. However, he immediately regretted his actions after their divorce and

her a sense of fondness stemming from a

Best Actress Award, as it was a testament to her

was dressed in costume as she hurried over to

took extra care of Gwendolyn’s safety now that

the lounge while waiting for the commencement of the opening ceremony, and both of them struck

they plan to hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How come I’ve not received an invitation after

for the time being, so I turned down

do.” Gwendolyn clung to her hand tightly. “As a daughter of the Newton family, you’ll be added to the family register sooner or later. They’ll surely shower you with affection to

disappointment she felt. “But still, we have nothing in common besides being biologically related. Only you and

Newton family except

to be the only youngest daughter in the family before Jennifer was found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from Jasmine as the Newton family attempted to make amends for

outwardly hostile with her the entire time she’d been at the